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Illinois
8.1 mi
Distance
1,487 ft
Gain
3h 7m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Shawnee National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Clayton Hollow
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Clayton Hollow offers an 8.11-mile out-and-back trail through scenic bottomland and bluff terrain in southern Illinois. This moderately-paced hike features the natural beauty of a hollow environment with creek drainage and forested slopes typical of the Illinois Ozark region. The out-and-back route allows hikers to explore the hollow's geology and woodland ecosystems at their own pace.
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